Internship: Human Resources Team, Programme Group, NYHQ (remote) (3 months renewable)

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope...

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. Therefore the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

The Human Resources Intern will provide support to the HR Team/Programme Group on efficiently implementing a broad range of Human Resources functions specifically around knowledge management and HR data management. This is a unique opportunity to receive the experience that requires professionalism, attention to detail, multi-tasking, as well as tactical responsibilities that expose the intern first-hand to the experiences of a Human Resources professional.

The Intern, Human Resources Management will directly work with the HR Specialist on a variety of projects and key business initiatives planned for 2022. This role will be embraced by all our ongoing activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a student looking to begin a career in supporting people and business leaders.

The intern will be responsible for the following duties:

HR Sharepoint/knowledge management

• Contribute to the design of the HRBP corner in the PG HR Sharepoint
• Collect and organize relevant knowledge HR documents/library (including JDs and templates)
• Update the HR team SharePoint site and folders
• Collect HR data to help inform decision-making on HR processes and strategies.

Data management

• Support the development and implementation of data collection systems to optimize data quality.
• Maintain and generate automated databases containing HR data related statistics and generate periodic reports
• Support in managing documents/information in consolidating in one document repository.
• Assist the HR team in numerous projects and updates to processes (such as the Mentorship, Pulse Survey work, and learning plans)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications:

• Proven experience dealing with confidential, sensitive information/cases with discretion and tact
• Creative, highly organized, and keen eyes for details
• Sharepoint/KM and Graphic design experience is desirable
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with staff from different backgrounds and levels of seniority.
• Excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and computer skills (MS applications, especially Word, Acess and Excel).
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Other Requirements:

• Letter of verification from the college or university that the intern is currently enrolled in an undergraduate school and has completed at least two years of full-time study at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of an undergraduate degree; or, Graduate Degree Program (i.e., Master's, PhD). It should also state the expected graduation date.
• Copy of their most recent official transcript showing excellent academic performance
• Copy of Identification Card (ID)
• One signed letter of recommendation on letterhead or from a professional email address
• At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.

For students currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States of America, the following applicant must be a:

• F1 visa holders who also have a (Curricular Practical Training) CPT;
• US permanent residents (green card holders); or,
• US Citizens

Duration:

The team is seeking to engage a qualified intern, as soon as possible, for a period from three to six months. The selected candidate will be expected to work full time and remotely if not NY-based.

Insurance:

UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to starting his/her work with DHR.

Location

The internship will be based at UNICEF NY headquarters in the Division of Human Resources. The selected candidate will work remotely until further notice.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at:

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to selected candidates who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for personnel with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to selected candidates who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.